The first part of this posting is for the whole group, while the second
specifically addresses Bob K's question. The two parts are somewhat
related, so please bear w/me.
PART 1
My P-19 came w/a single, center-line cockpit drain, 3/4" ID. The
un-supported hose leading to the CL thru-hull retained a severe crimp
because of the placement and lengths of the fittings. I removed all of
it and shall replace with two drains (P&S) of 1.25" ID, spiral supported
hose. The thru-hulls have flap (one-way) valves and the cockpit sole
fittings have removable strainers. Everything I've read said TWO drains
(preferably crossed , P drain to S exit and vice versa) and as large as
can be reasonably installed.
The questions being posed for the group are: Do you think the factory
single CL drain is sufficient in both size and placement to efficiently
drain the cockpit if it holds a dangerous amount of water? Do you think
my proposed approach will do the job quickly enough of draining a filled
( or nearly so ) cockpit? Are the crossed hoses advantageous on a P-19?
Seems to me that under substantial heeling the boat would leave the lee
exit above the water line and below the cockpit sole while the weather
exit would be above the sole, so the advantage is in NOT crossing the
hoses. I've no experience with water filled cockpits and hope never to,
but I want any water (especially large amounts) out of there ASAP.
Thanks for your help and patient attitude toward my rambling notes, Lin
P-19 #928, NNAY
Alb., NM
PART 2:
If your P-19 has the same fitting as mine, then the thru-hull on the
transom to drain the cockpit is a tube w/external threads and a flared
end. The flared end is on the outside with the underside of the flare
sealing against the transom exterior. Inside the boat, a flared nut is
threaded to the other end of the tube and tightened up to the interior
surface of the transom to seal the unit. IM should have also added
silicone caulking to further seal the hole.
Simply un-thread the nut (inside) while a helper holds the tube
(outside) in place with a screw driver or small metal plate. As I don't
know the specifics of your rig, I can't say with which tool the tube
must be held in place. The fitting is probably nylon and will require a
metal wrench and some muscle to break the nut loose. You will probably
have to replace the thru-hull. Cut away any silicone and install the
new fitting w/silicone liberally covering the hole interior and sealing
surfaces. Tighten up the nut and wipe away the excess caulk.
Hope this helps and doesn't sound to pedantic a/o preachy, Lin
PS What are the KY lakes like? From the state map, I'm particularly
interested in Cumberland, Kentucky, Barkley and your home, Cave Run
because of their larger sizes. However, lots of people or an
over-civilized, resorty atmosphere really turns me off.
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>From: BOBKALISZ@aol.com[SMTP:BOBKALISZ@aol.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 5:45 PM
>To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
>Subject: Cockpit Drain: P-19
>
>This past Saturday after spending a week on a 40' Hunter in the Keys with two
>....
>What do you have to do to remove the fitting that goes through the transom
>and replace it with a longer one? Is this a difficult job for an
>inexperienced person. It would seem better to use a straight hose to connect
>the two fittings (bottom of cockpit to transom) instead of going through an L
>shaped connector fitting provided you can use a reinforced piece of tubing.
>Wouldn't want it to collapse and form a pinch point. Any thoughts?
>
>Bob Kalisz
>P-19, #844
>Frankfort, Ky.
>
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